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Phase 2Completed· 72 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Semaglutide +1 morebiological
Likely dose
Semaglutide 3 mgfrom record
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NCT04466345Phase 2Completed

Adjunctive Semaglutide for the Treatment of Cognitive Dysfunction in Major Depressive Disorder: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

University Health Network, Toronto·interventional·Posted Jul 10, 2020·Updated Oct 2, 2025

In Brief

A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Semaglutide and Placebo for Major Depressive Disorder. Completed, enrolled 72 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This study will examine whether semaglutide may improve cognitive function in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD).

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesCanada
Collaborators--

Timeline

Phase 2CompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedJul 10, 2020
Enrollment StartOct 6, 2021
Primary CompletionDec 27, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.2 yearsPosted 6.0 years ago

Interventions

Semaglutidebiological

3 mg/day for 4 weeks, increased to 7 mg/day for 4 more weeks and titrated to 14 mg/day for the subsequent 8 weeks

Placebobiological

Semaglutide placebo capsules